Senior Space Mechanisms Engineer - Deployables

InnoForge

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

InnoForge, a growing space startup in El Segundo, seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer specializing in mechanisms and complex assemblies to drive design from concept through prototype and flight hardware. You’ll own space‑rated mechanisms, actuators, gear trains and precision motion systems, with hands‑on build/test and environment testing experience.

The role emphasizes GD&T proficiency, CAD across SolidWorks/Creo/CATIA/NX, and transitioning designs to flight readiness while collaborating on

Qualifications

5+ years of mechanical design experience, ideally focused on mechanisms.
Strong understanding of gears, bearings, springs, cams, linkages, kinematics and power transmission.
Solid GD&T and tolerance stack‑up experience.
Strong CAD capability in SolidWorks, Creo, CATIA, NX or similar.
Hands‑on experience taking designs beyond CAD into build and test.

Responsibilities

Work on space‑rated mechanisms and moving assemblies.
Develop actuators, gear trains, bearings, linkages and precision motion systems.
Design release and deployment mechanisms for flight hardware.
Perform kinematic studies, torque and friction calculations.
Conduct tolerance analysis and select components.
Create 3D CAD, detailed assemblies and engineering drawings.
Prototype build and test hardware, verify with testing.
Root‑cause hardware failures and implement design changes.
Support TVAC, vibration, shock and deployment testing.
Support DFM/DFA and transition designs toward flight‑ready hardware.